Renzo Gracie Jersey City
“The classes are an amazing workout and a great way to challenge to your strength, conditioning, balance, coordination, and mobility!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Newark, NJ
15 gyms listed · 7 in Newark · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Capoeira Dende Arts
“Great classes, fun and engaging, you can't help but fall in love with capoeira!”
Renzo Gracie Newark Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Highly recommend this place for beginners and not only will you learn from this place, but you will be part of the family as well.”
Ilê da Capoeira Newark
“When I looked up Capoeira, it had everything, acrobatics, flips, cartwheels and most importantly a teacher who is dedicated to his craft.”
Edge Hoboken
“The coaches create a supportive environment, teach respectful behavior, and encourage community building.”
Silent Fist Karate
“Amazing katate school with excellant instruction.....”
The 15 gyms listed for Newark, NJ teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Newark, NJ
7 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Newark; the other 8 serve Newark from towns including Jersey City (5 mi), Brooklyn, NY (13 mi) and Bloomfield (4 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 623 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (96%) and communication (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "community". 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Newark show a timetable online?
12 of the 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Team Jucao Newark Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I can't say enough about the great instruction from one of the world's top competitors.”
Ironbound Jiu Jitsu
“Amazing team and Excellent Master Sergio Gutierrez!”
Northern Jersey Martial Arts Academy Karate
Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Great rolls, super clean, and beautiful space, Being a guest and everyone made me feel like family.”
Ardon Sweet Science Gym
“The best gym in brooklyn hands down 💪💪💪💪 …”
Warriors Dojo
“They Have good instructors, a good size Dojo , the instructors and classmates are friendly.”
High Impact Martial Arts
“The instructor pushed you and makes you feel like a superstar.”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“We have seen our daughter blossom and become more confident after every single class.”
Glen Ridge Taekwon-do
“Masters Laura and John are great role models, as are all of the black belts.”
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